Nikon Z 6, Reference Manual

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Basic Settings
* Color temperature. All values are approximate and do not reflect fine-tuning (if applicable).
Option K
*
Description
4
Auto
White balance is adjusted
automatically for optimal results with
most light sources.
Keep white (reduce warm
colors)
3500–
8000
Eliminate warm color cast produced
by incandescent lighting.
Keep overall atmosphere
Partially preserve warm color cast
produced by incandescent lighting.
Keep warm lighting colors
Preserve warm color cast produced
by incandescent lighting.
D
Natural light auto
4500–
8000
When used under natural light, this
option produces colors closer to
those seen by the naked eye.
H
Direct sunlight 5200
Use with subjects lit by direct
sunlight.
G
Cloudy 6000 Use in daylight under overcast skies.
M
Shade 8000 Use in daylight with subjects in shade.
J
Incandescent 3000 Use under incandescent lighting.
I
Fluorescent
Use under fluorescent lighting;
choose bulb type according to light
source.
Sodium-vapor lamps 2700
Warm-white fluorescent 3000
White fluorescent 3700
Cool-white fluorescent 4200
Day white fluorescent 5000
Daylight fluorescent 6500
High temp. mercury-vapor 7200
5
Flash 5400 Use with optional flash units.